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F948 PYW

1989 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,760 mi
Last recorded52,760 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF948 PYW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2015 52,760 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 52,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2014 52,485 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 52,331 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 51,899 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,603 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 50,621 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,392 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,508 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 49,080 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2006 48,603 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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F948 PYW is a 1989 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 130,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F948 PYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F948 PYW registered?

F948 PYW is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 21 March 1989.

Is F948 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F948 PYW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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